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Overview

A walk around Shipley park on field paths and tracks starting from Straws Bridge.

Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Start time:
10:15 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
115.8m / 380ft
Type:
circular

We will commence from Straws Bridge Car Park (Swan Lake) and utilise the Nutbrook Trail, tracks and paths to make our way to Shipley Park and Mapperley village before returning via paths and tracks to our start point.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SK 45229 41336
Nearest postcode:
DE7 5FG
what3words:
deform.enlighten.nothing
Start time:
10:15 am

Straws Bridge Car Park on the A609 between Ilkeston and West Hallam.

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